Sallie vs Ellie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sallie

Girl #6,118 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"princess"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Girl #21 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Sallie Rank #6,118

Ellie Rank #21

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 vs #6118 for Sallie.

Is Sallie or Ellie more popular?

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Sallie at #6118 in the United States.

What do Sallie and Ellie mean?

Sallie means "princess" (Hebrew origin). Ellie means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Sallie and Ellie boy or girl names?

Sallie is primarily a girl name. Ellie is primarily a girl name.